Shift Coordinator (Horizontal Directional Drilling)

Iluka Resources; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly 2:2 roster

Relocation assistance

Parental leave up to 18 weeks

Share matching scheme

Competitive remuneration package

Job summary

Iluka Resources is seeking a Shift Coordinator (Horizontal Directional Drilling) for the Balranald operation in NSW. You will lead one of four extraction teams operating 24/7, overseeing HK550 HDD rigs and associated support systems to maximise mineral recovery while maintaining safety standards.

The role offers a 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off roster with FIFO from Melbourne or DIDO from regional areas, plus relocation support for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience leading HDD teams in a mining environment.
• Strong safety record and focus on production metrics.
• Ability to work across functions and roster cycles.

Responsibilities

• Lead one of four extraction teams operating 24/7.
• Deploy and manage HK550 HDD rigs and support systems.
• Oversee drilling fluids, logistics and surface infrastructure.
• Drive safety performance and production targets.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities to meet milestones.

Skills

Leadership

HDD operations

Job description

Shift Coordinator (Horizontal Directional Drilling)

FIFO from Melbourne or DIDO from Regional

2 weeks on, 2 weeks off, Permanent Position

Iluka Resources is a global critical minerals company, with a proud 70-year history, entering a pivotal time of growth.With a bright future ahead, we are seeking team members for our exciting Balranald operation where we will be deploying a new mining technology. Using remotely operated, novel underground mining (UGM) systems to extract key critical minerals.

About the location

Iluka’s Balranald operation is located in the Riverina district of southwestern New South Wales. The development is focused on the rutile and zircon rich West Balranald deposit, which also contains material quantities of rare earth minerals.

Owing to its relative depth (approximately 60 metres below surface), Iluka has over several years assessed the potential to develop West Balranald via a novel, remotely operated, underground mining (UGM) technology.

Iluka’s UGM technology is akin to keyhole surgery for the mining of critical minerals. This enables access to ore bodies previously thought uneconomic, with marked reductions in both environmental disturbance and carbon intensity relative to traditional mineral sands extraction techniques, which are themselves less impactful than other commodities.

You can choose to reside locally, drive-in drive-out from towns within the regional area, or fly-in fly-out from Melbourne. For South Australian residents we will mobilise you via road transport from our Iluka office in Adelaide.

You can find out about our Balranald operation through the following link:

https://www.iluka.com/operations-resource-development/operations/balranald/

About the location

Iluka’s Balranald operation is located approximately 12kms outside of Balranald township in regional south-western NSW.

You can choose to reside locally, drive-in drive-out from towns within the regional area, or fly-in fly-out from select Australian capital cities.

We are also supportive of interstate and international relocation and/or sponsorship for the right person.

About the roles

You will lead one of 4 Extraction teams which operate 24/7.

You will be accountable for deploying teams operating 4 HK550 HDD rigs and support systems. You will have operational control over the rigs, working in pairs, the drilling fluid support systems as well as support logistics assets and select parts of the surface infrastructure.

As a HDD professional, when compared to any other industry role, you will get greater exposure to HDD systems, live data analytics and processing information. Whilst ensuring mineral recovery is maximised, the opportunity to build lead and develop your teams is extensive.

About you

You will be an experienced leader of teams in the HDD industry with a bias for action. You will be able to organise and develop your teams to achieve production metrics with a strong focus on safety performance. You will also be able to work across team functions to achieve collective outcomes.

Our offer to you

Family friendly 2:2 roster

New camp facilities within proximity to the operation, including two gyms, a tennis and basketball court

Besupported through an inclusive andcollaborative culture

Up to 18 Weeks paid parental leave

Competitive remuneration package including allowances and bonus structure

Company share matching scheme

Attractive relocation assistance packages for those interested!

We are committed to upholding our Business Values, supporting equal opportunities, gender equality and cultural diversity.

Full working rights in Australia are required for you to be eligible to apply for this role.

“We respect and encourage diversity in a workforce that reflects our communities.”